Substance Use Therapists in Omaha, NE

Life is a journey. How often have you heard that? As we find our road through life, we all need inspiration and guidance. Having an outside perspective to navigate that journey can help us view our path through a different lens. It is my goal as your therapist to create a safe, supportive, and accepting environment for you to share your story. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for therapy. Whether it's learning coping skills, practicing mindfulness, or just having someone to talk to, I get it. Life isn't easy and you don't have to tackle this journey alone.

Asking for help can be intimidating. Even if you've been to treatment multiple times, establishing sobriety can still be difficult. It can be just as difficult watching a loved one that is struggling with alcohol or drugs. Drug and alcohol problems look as different as the people they affect. I also work with those who experience stress related to other mental illness like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and trauma. If your unsure about what to do next, or anxious about talking to someone, a phone call or an email are options of where to start.

You are 'Not' your problem. What do I mean? Stop identifying yourself by the challenges that have come upon you and led you to seek therapeutic services. There is nothing 'wrong' with you. Instead, 'what happened?' No one has sunk too low that they cannot change. Allow me the opportunity to empower, encourage and support your 'change', Mentally, Physically and Spiritually!

Whether you are returning to therapy or have never been before, taking that first step can be scary, yet life-changing. We all struggle with times in our lives that challenge or overwhelm us. If you're ready to make changes in your life or want to try to figure out why you're feeling stuck, sad or anxious, let me help. I take pride in helping my clients overcome challenges and achieve happiness in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting.

Unfortunately, everyone experiences painful events at times in their life. Helping people to rebuild their lives back to what it was before or building a whole new life is something I have enjoyed doing for over 20 years. I enjoy working with people by addressing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, substance use and other addictions, various types of trauma, relationships, divorce, unresolved grief, co-dependency, and anger management to name a few. I accept most insurance plans including Medicaid. A reduced fee is available for clients without insurance on a limited basis. Telehealth services are also available.

I enjoy working with older children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a trauma-informed approach when working with clients. I also have experience working with divorced families, blended families, and families going through significant life changes.

I have experience working with adults and adolescents who have mental health and substance use issues. I have worked with adolescents and their families to improve communication, trust, and relationships. I work well with clients who are struggling with depression, substance use issues, mood instability, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, anger, and just feeling "off." Together we will look at what works for you, what isn't working for you, and how to change this. You will be doing the work, I will help guide you and provide tools as needed.

I believe in connection and empowerment, and that everyone can change. Your life can be restored from substance use issues and mental health. Contact me and let us get started.

Mental Health is something that I personally struggled with, and got help for. My purpose in life is to help others like I have been helped. In fact, I not only see individuals, but also couples, and LGBTQIA clients. I am available for appointments via video only right now, and see clients ages 13+.

I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with mental health and substance use . My specialty is working with co-occurring challenges to move toward healthy living through trauma-informed care.

I love to work with ALL couples who are experiencing relationship conflicts (including LGBTQIA2S+), families who need additional supports for parenting help, adolescents, younger adults, those in college and who are navigating changes, military personal, and those looking to process their daily lived experiences of racism. I have a lot of experience with neurodivergent adolescents and adults (ASD and ADHD). I honorably served in the military for 27 years and have extensive experience in treating PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, infidelity, and substance use /co-occurring disorders.

I have worked as a therapist since 2007, helping individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. I have specialized training in EMDR, Multidimensional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, Domestic Violence and Trauma. I have worked with individuals at an inpatient level all the way to outpatient/after care level. I have a good understanding on how conflict in the family system can affect the whole environment and work with individuals to have balance and conflict resolution. I work with the client to have individual success and identify those successes so they can be sustainable long term.

Let’s come together to discover your courage to grow, adapt, and prosper! Therapy is a beautiful process that empowers us to deepen our self knowledge and make breakthroughs in whatever is holding us back; whether things have gotten too difficult or you’re in a longstanding battle of feeling unwell. Your experiences, relationships, mental health and physical health can all have an impact on how you show up in your life. These experiences can build up over time and erode our sense of peace and confidence. Our relationships become strained and we begin to feel more isolated.

Therapy can be a daunting process at first, but I applaud all those who are looking here and willing to take that step! It is my mission to help people from all backgrounds to feel empowered and have the tools to take control of their lives and emotional well-being. I believe that in order to achieve full person health, mental health cannot be ignored. I strive to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with all my clients and provide a safe space for you to voice your concerns and help you feel confident in achieving your goals. I am empathic, honest, and driven to support you in your journey.

The world is a mess. Sometimes it seems like everything is completely falling apart and none of us know how to handle it. We aren't all the same, so why should we be expected to heal the same way? I will work to meet you where you are at, and support you in whatever way you find most beneficial.

We all need a supportive ear at times. This could be dealing with everyday stressors or healing from past experiences. I would love to walk beside you through your journey. I have experience working with a variety of people through prior work in social services. Working with children and families who have experienced many different circumstances is familiar to me. I strive to create a therapeutic space where each person feels heard and is accepted for who they are.

I am a Dual Diagnosis Therapist who works with people that have mental health and substance use issues. I also specialize in working with people who have dealt with trauma.